tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780313140812545284.post2747631131771327492..comments2019-09-14T11:50:02.845-07:00Comments on Woodland Park Zoo Blog: Mourning the loss of WatotoWoodland Park Zoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946564302234019303noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780313140812545284.post-55554170391447264502014-08-30T15:17:04.767-07:002014-08-30T15:17:04.767-07:00It&#39;s sad Watoto past away . Every summer since...It&#39;s sad Watoto past away . Every summer since 2007 my family and I go to the Woodland Park Zoo and see Chai, Bamboo and Watoto. Last summer I tried the feed the elephant and feeding Chai was my best memory of the zoo.<br /><br />I&#39;ve done a lot of research on whether Chai, Bamboo and Watoto should be transferred to a sanctuary or stay at the zoo. My opinion on this discussion is that before she past Watoto should be transferred to a sanctuary (PAWS) while Chai and Bamboo stay at the zoo. Since Woodland was moving Watoto in the first place why not send her to a sanctuary instead of another zoo.<br /><br />As for Chai and Bamboo since they&#39;re staying at the zoo they should raise funds to enlarge their habitat and barn so they have more room to roam.<br /><br />Rest in peace Watoto. You brought me joy and happiness. Thank you.<br /><br />When I&#39;m older I would like to work as a veterinarian or an elephant keeper.<br /><br />Michael Qnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780313140812545284.post-49489928271182905312014-08-24T14:40:25.708-07:002014-08-24T14:40:25.708-07:00If only love and devotion were enough for these an...If only love and devotion were enough for these animals! I have been to several Sanctuaries. Your argument is defensive and defenseless. It is ego-driven and selfish for you to try to make it ok for the remaining elephants to stay in your sub-par facility. Check your conscience!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780313140812545284.post-83311418169188705332014-08-24T09:37:34.166-07:002014-08-24T09:37:34.166-07:00And what makes a sanctuary better than the loving,...And what makes a sanctuary better than the loving,devoted care she received from her keepers? Do you even know the difference or quality of care provided at your proposed sanctuary? Just because the word sanctuary is comforting, it does not mean the care or environment are better. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780313140812545284.post-41037434277938217082014-08-24T09:27:19.657-07:002014-08-24T09:27:19.657-07:00I went to the zoo the very day it happened and won...I went to the zoo the very day it happened and wondered where Watoto was. Now I know. RIP Watoto. You where a wonder to behold. Good bye.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780313140812545284.post-70378827948744594702014-08-23T22:43:15.709-07:002014-08-23T22:43:15.709-07:00Watoto, you were elegant and loved by zoo staff an...Watoto, you were elegant and loved by zoo staff and visitors. Thank you<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780313140812545284.post-26317658376824739492014-08-23T19:47:17.544-07:002014-08-23T19:47:17.544-07:00I was one of Tote&#39;s keepers for a couple of ye...I was one of Tote&#39;s keepers for a couple of years, 1982-84. It&#39;s so sad.Ophelia Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000353980872079468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780313140812545284.post-45539017504333793162014-08-23T14:12:17.671-07:002014-08-23T14:12:17.671-07:00I saw the following in a Facebook post by Elephant...I saw the following in a Facebook post by ElephantVoices: &quot;In 2011 ElephantVoices wrote a statement regarding the Woodland Park Zoo elephants asking the zoo to send their three elephants to a sanctuary where they would have more space to roam and to socialize. This short video explains everything https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHLHUZCiBmU - please watch it and share.<br />We think that Woodland Park Zoo made the wrong decision to keep their elephants. What do you think? Ask them to close their elephant exhibit and send their remaining two elephants to a sanctuary.”<br /><br />Can you start a fundraiser for Woodland Park Zoo to build a real sanctuary where its animals could retire? That would at least be a step in the right direction.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03528932854830791423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780313140812545284.post-33374387257193650312014-08-23T10:13:53.902-07:002014-08-23T10:13:53.902-07:00Too bad you didn&#39;t know how badly she needed t...Too bad you didn&#39;t know how badly she needed to go to a sanctuary so she could live a healthy life for another twenty years<br /><br /> <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780313140812545284.post-53273551979331316602014-08-23T10:06:56.148-07:002014-08-23T10:06:56.148-07:00I am so deeply saddened by Watotos&#39; death. She...I am so deeply saddened by Watotos&#39; death. She was my favorite of the three, with her kind loving eyes and those beautiful tusks. The elephant yard will not be the same without her. RIP Watoto, you were loved by so many :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1780313140812545284.post-28401381178985125812014-08-22T18:39:02.968-07:002014-08-22T18:39:02.968-07:00She was my favorite out of all three. She just too...She was my favorite out of all three. She just took my breath away. I have been going to WPZ since I was a little baby and I always had a smile on my face when it came to the elephant exhibit. RIP Watoto. You will be missed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com